China 1988 100 yuan KM-197

Heritage sale 3081, lot 30307

This specimen was lot 30307 in Heritage sale 3081 (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $4,320. The catalog description^[1] noted, "China, People's Republic platinum Proof "Year of the Dragon" 100 Yuan (1 oz) 1988 PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC, Lunar issue. A flawless selection of the type, sold with COA #1263 and original case of issue." The Chinese government has, since the mid 1980's, produced a mind boggling array of bullion related collectibles. A complete set is thousands of types yet buyers clamor for more. The gold panda is the most popular.

Recorded mintage: 2,000.

Specification: 31.10 g, 0.999 fine platinum.

Catalog reference: KM 197.

Source:

Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
^[1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3081, featuring the Caranett Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.

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